Sermons on Defenses:

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 30, 2022

One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world and not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer.

Intro: One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world but not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer. 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hackernoon #1 Scripture

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 29, 2020

The bible is God's word in a form we can understand and implement so we can become who he created us to be.

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Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Life Right: Romans 10:1-17

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 30, 2020

Righteousness: Right STANDING, Right RELATIONSHIP, Right BEHAVIOR, through Christ. Not by birth, religion, goodness. Evangelistic (Romans 10:9-10) and missional focus.

GETTING LIFE RIGHT—Romans 10:1-17 When I say the word “righteousness,” what pops into your head? Is it an image of a self-righteous person, who delights in being better than everyone else? Do you get defensive, because you know you’re not perfectly righteous? Do you have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hell Tries To Put-Out An On-Fire Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2020

When the church gets to the place where God begins to move there supernaturally, and its members began to move outside of church to bring healing and deliverance, the devil is threatened!

HELL TRIES TO PUT-OUT AN ON-FIRE CHURCH Acts 4:18-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew wanted the dog to be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lamech & Enoch Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2020

A series on Characters in the Bible that has enough information about them that you can put on a postcard. This is a study with questions that I ask people to get them engaged.

Title: Contrast of two generations Theme: Text: Genesis 4:19,23-26 5:21-24 Opening Verse Romans 8:1 ¶ There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:19, Genesis 4:23-26, Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

May 30, 2020 Next Sabbath – June 6th – is the 76th anniversary of D-Day - Operation Overlord. It was the largest amphibious invasion in military history and one of the greatest achievements of the war – According to the History Channel: • The Combined Forces of the US, Britain, Canada = ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sword Of The Spirit / The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 04, 2020 The bulk of the of the Armor we have studied so far is defensive in nature. The Breastplate, Shield and Helmet are meant to protect us from our Enemy’s assaults and attacks. However, God did not intend for us to simply endure what the devil fires at us. We have also been provided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Gentleness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

September 05, 2020 Today we are discussing GENTLENESS. The Greek words translated as gentleness also mean “seemly, equitable, yielding, mildness, humility, meekness, and patient” As with the other fruit on our Good Tree, Gentleness in word and deed is not a popular characteristic in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Of Enough (Part 2)

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on May 27, 2021

"God is all that you need" A thousand times YES! We no longer rely on our strength, we are no longer afraid of our weaknesses because we know His Word Declares: "... My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”...2. Cor. 12:9.

I am supercharged by the influence of the anointing of the Holy Ghost welling up from the inside of me. Last night, I had an awesome experience of the presence of the Holy Ghost; FLAMES OF GLORY engulfed my entire being. What a blissful experience; As I stood out there in the realms of the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Hope Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 6, 2021

All over the world, people recognize the power of Christmas. The reason why Christmas is “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” is because God keeps His promise.

Merry Christmas to you and a big “hello” to our 11 a.m. service. I’m worshipping with Cross Church today, and hopefully, the technology you’re seeing causes all of us to focus on the message rather than the messenger. If you have a Bible, turn with me to Isaiah 11. We have asked you to share your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Great Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

I Am A Survivor "When The Smoke Clears"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 10, 2020

Our God is all powerful and can do anything but He chooses to work through men. Every protective barrier has failed; Kings, prophets, priest, governors, pastors and judges are fearfull, yet God is searching for an intercesor to stand in the gap and make up the hedge.

The name Ezekiel means God strengthens or God empowers. This young prophet of God had experienced some difficult times. He along with Daniel, the Hebrews boys and many others had been carried captive into Babylon. They lost their identity, their heritage and their dignity. It is one thing to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Power In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 10, 2020

Knowing the Power that is in the Blood

Intro: As we look at this passage of scripture, we see that Jesus and his disciples are preparing for the Last Supper. While they are sitting there Jesus lifts up the cup and begins to enlighten and educate the brethren about the blood of the New Covenant and that his blood is adequate, suitable, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Baptist